Flights from London to Sydney

Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London to Sydney

Favourite airline: e.g. Air India, Air China
The most popular airline for flights from London to Sydney is Air India.
Air India
19 %
Air China
19 %
Emirates
15 %
Tip: book 2 months before departure
Save up to 35 % by booking flights 2 months before departure.
73 days before departure
Favourite connection: via Beijing International
Flights with a stopover in Beijing International are the most popular connection for this route.
Route
bookings
1 stopover Beijing International
31h 10min, from £649
35 %
1 stopover Dubai
28h 15min, from £1,277
23 %
1 stopover Shanghai Pudong
40h 00min, from £750
19 %

Useful information about the flight from London to Sydney

Flights from London to Sydney

The flight route from London (LON) to Sydney (SYD) in Australia is extremely popular in the UK. At a distance of 10,600 miles, the flight time will always take at least 22 hours. Aircraft will almost always land at least once en route to refuel, the actual duration of the journey can therefore vary. This is one of the longest haul routes and airlines operating on this route include Quantas, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Cathay and Emirates. There are various routes to choose from, with stopovers either in the Middle East, Asia or even to the west, in the United States. A direct flight from London to Sydney is operated by Qantas and British Airways, taking between 22 and 23 hours.

Cheap flight from London to Sydney

Prices of air tickets fluctuate according to the season and a low cost flight can be purchased for as little as £800 return. Longer flights with two stopovers are the cheapest, but could take as long as 40 hours. Last minute deals are usually not that much more expensive but will be harder to find.

Sydney Airport

The departure airports in London are Gatwick and Heathrow. There is only one destination airport in Sydney, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which is the busiest airport in Australia. The airport is located about 10 miles south of central Sydney. Transport links to and from Sydney airport are provided by buses and trains. Those with late arrival times also have the option of staying at one of the Sydney airport hotels. As the international gateway to Australia, Sydney airport also has connections to many further airports in Australia.

Flight information: London - Sydney

Outbound and return from £649.20
Flight duration min. 20:30 / max. 21:00
Return flight duration min. 22:00/ max. 22:25
Distance 17020 km
Flights per week 16
Departure airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
Destination country Australia
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